Mount Rainier was a constant presences throughout our trip; no matter where we went, rainy or sunny, it was always the backdrop. We were lucky enough to head to the national park while we where there. We enjoyed the windy back roads all the way there and the amazing sights along the way. The park far surpassed our greatest expectations. Mount Rainier is an activie volcano (last activity was recorded in 1894), and the highest peak in the Cascade Range. It is covered by 26 major glaciers--the most in any of the lower 48 states.
When we stopped to each our lunch of chicken and bread, we were joined by a group of Steller's jays and Gray jays. They were very aggressive about being fed, and would come right up to our tray and help themselves. One jay even tried to fly off with an entire, uneated chicken leg. They also like to wack me in the back of the head, which they did twice. Two park rangers came over and had to chase them off. We got some really great pictures though. (I felt like I was on Snapshot Adventures...)
Steller's jay
Gray jay
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Those pictures would have scored 1200 points each. At least. I can't believe how colorful they are.
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